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particular, might 
underestimate the value and meaning of 
their traditional clothes
, the Ao Dai in Vietnam for example. 
In conclusion, the widespread adoption of Western clothing 
could be attributable to the mass media and the appearance 
of a handful of national companies; and this phenomenon is 
positive and negative at the same time.
Word count: 253 
TOPIC: 4-8-2016 
In many countries, people now wear 
Western clothes (suits, jeans) rather than 
traditional clothing.
Why? Is this a positive or negative 
development? 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
Influential cultures: 
Những nền văn hóa 
có ảnh hưởng lớn 
2.
The notion of modernism in terms of 
dressing: 
Ý niệm về cách ăn mặc hiện 
đại
3.
Reshapes fashion patterns of the 
indigenous: 
Định hình lại cách ăn mặc 
của người bản xứ 
4.
The age of globalization: 
Thời đại toàn 
cầu hóa 
5.
Underestimate the value and meaning 
of their traditional clothes: 
Coi thường 
giá trị và ý nghĩa của quần áo truyền 
thống 

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Band 8 Sample
Answer 
Recently, the advent and popularity of cutting-edge 
communication technology has unfolded the possibility of 
connecting people from different places around the world, 
which engenders public opposing ideas of whether the 
drawbacks of such devices would eclipse the benefits. In my 
opinion, I completely agree with that statement. 
Still, there are certainly several values that new lines of 
mobile phones and tablets bring to users. 
Firstly, those are 
considered a powerful facilitator of communication
. In fact, 
many breakthroughs in the industry of technology, such as 
the introduction of I-phone, have 
empowered people to 
conveniently keep in touch with friends and relatives
regardless of geographic adversities. Secondly, such 
technological development is a threshold of a new world 
where people are connected in a global network, which 
provides them with opportunities to meet people of diverse 
backgrounds and personalities. Compared to the past, 
modern people now could easily get to know people, even 
trans-continentally, with only a small device such as a cell 
phone. 
However, I suppose that the repercussions of this 
advancement should be paid more attention to. As people 
rely too much on tablets or mobile phones, there would be a 
high chance of them losing 
the ability to effectively interact 
with each other
in real life. More dangerously, addiction and 
aggression might be the price that people had to pay if they 
did not 
refrain from using new appealing applications and 
games
. Unfortunately, many incidents resulting in a few 
casualties have been reported when players are 
too 
engrossed in their games
, especially after the release of 
Pokemon-Go. This might be a strong basis for the belief that 
those devices would do more harm than good. 
In conclusion, I believe that the downsides of contemporary 
technological development might be more significant than 
the benefits. 
Word count: 293
TOPIC: 27-8-2016
With the rapid advancement of 
communication technology, eg smart 
phones, tablets and other mobile devices, 
some 
people 
believe 
that 
the 
disadvantages outweigh the advantages. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
Empowered people to conveniently 
keep in touch with friends and 
relatives
: Giúp con người có thể giữ liên 
lạc với bạn bè và người thân một cách 
tiện lợi 
2.
The ability to effectively interact with 
each other: 
Khả năng tương tác hiệu 
quả với nhau 
3.
Refrain from using new appealing 
applications and games: 
Kiềm chế sử 
dụng những ứng dụng và trò chơi thú vị 
4.
Too engrossed in their games: 
quá đắm 
chìm vào việc chơi game 

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Band 8 Sample
Answer 
There are different opinions about the role of history in our 
present life. While a lot of people insist that there would be 
nothing to gain from doing research on what happened in 
the past, I suppose history does teach us precious lessons.
On the one hand, I understand why some people think it is 
pointless to learn from the past. First, history is the field that 
is rarely used in people’s lives, and therefore, they would 
rather pay attention to science or technology than focus on 
something that 
brings no relevant values to the present or 
future
. Second, each historical event is interpreted 
differently based on different facts and perspectives, so 
there is 
no guarantee of the accuracy of information 
obtained
. If, in many cases, historical documents were 
falsified, it would cause tremendous damage to people’s 
culture and religion.
On the other hand, I would argue that studying from past 
events is essential for two principal reasons. History helps 
young people have 
thorough insights into their own culture 
and how their country has evolved
.
This is particularly true 
in case of Vietnam. The youth need to understand how their 
ancestors defended the nation against intruders throughout 
many dynasties and maintain a sovereign and free country, 
which would 
develop their patriotism and pride
. 
Furthermore, history depicts the mistakes made in the past, 
hence helping people to avoid similar ones in the future.
In conclusion, acquiring knowledge about historical events, 
although redundant according to some, seems to be of 
great value to me. 
Word count: 252
TOPIC: 10-9-2016 
Some people think studying from the past 
offers no benefits to today's life, while 
others believe that history is a valuable 
source of information for us.
Discuss both views and give our own 
opinion. 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
brings no relevant values to the 
present or future: 
Không đem lại giá trị 
thực tiến cho hiện tại và tương lai
2.
no guarantee of the accuracy of 
information obtained: 
Không có gì đảm 
bảo về sự chính xác của thông tin
3.
thorough insights into their own 
culture and how their country has 
evolved: 
Kiến thức cụ thể về văn hóa và 
nước nhà đã tiến hóa như thế nào 
4.
develop their patriotism and pride: 
Phát triển lòng yêu nước và sự tự hào

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Band 8 Sample
Answer 
It is claimed that overeating causes similar damage to 
human health just like smoking, so it is necessary to 
implement prohibition of advertisements for both some 
food products and smoking. In my opinion, the former view 
is well-founded, yet the latter seems to be rather 
unreasonable.
It is totally understandable that consuming an unnecessarily 
large amount of food is 
a detriment to people’s health 
conditions
just like smoking is. In fact, 
excessive food intake
increases body fat, potentially resulting in obesity. In recent 
years, the number of obese people has been constantly 
growing at an unprecedented rate in consequence of 
overeating. Furthermore, consuming unhealthy food such as 
fast food or processed food on regular basis also brings 
about 
numerous health-related problems
such as blood 
pressure or high cholesterol. Issues regarding people’s state 
of health caused by eating too much are for sure 
comparable with those caused by smoking, lung cancer for 
example. 
However, I do not think it is an effective solution to forbid 
advertisements for several particular foodstuffs. It is unfair 
to manufacturers because advertising is their main measure 
to 
approach prospective customers
and to introduce their 
new products in the market. Without publicity materials, 
many food manufacturers would experience crises as 
their 
profit declines as a result of this prohibition policy
. 
Furthermore, it is a disadvantage to consumers because they 
will not be informed about products they want to buy. It is 
true that advertising encourages people to purchase things 
but it only plays a small part in the amount of food intake 
which is mainly determined by consumers themselves.
In conclusion, I agree that the way overeating harms human 
health is similar to smoking, whereas it seems to me that 
advertising of food products should not be banned. 
Word count: 291
TOPIC: 15-9-2016 
Research has shown that overeating is as 
harmful as smoking. Therefore, the 
advertising of certain food products should 
be banned in the same way as the 
advertising of cigarettes is banned.
Do you agree or disagree? 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
A detriment to people’s health 
conditions: 
Điều gây hại cho sức khỏe 
con người
2.
Excessive food intake: 
Lượng thức ăn 
vào quá nhiều 
3.
Numerous health-related problems: 
Nhiều vấn đề liên quan đến sức khỏe
4.
Approach prospective customers: 
Tiếp 
cận khách hàng tiềm năng 
5.
Their profit declines as a result of this 
prohibition policy: 
Lợi nhuận giảm vì 
cấm sách này 

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Band 8 Sample
Answer 
Governments across continents have turned their attention 
to more sustainable sources of energy as alternatives to 
fossil fuels. In my opinion, this could be seen as a progress 
for 
the 
following 
reasons. 
First, there is no arguing that producing energy from buried 
dead organisms lacks sustainability, which means such 
production could not guarantee the survival of humans in 
the long term. In fact, the consumption of energy generated 
from fossil fuels tends to accelerate in direct correlation 
with the growth of the world population. With 
the current 
rate of exploitation
, this valuable resource would dwindle 
away in no time, leaving no other choices than seeking 
additional reserves such as nuclear power or 
hydroelectricity. This is a safe solution to the fear of 
energy 
scarcity
and ensures 
the future development of the human 
race
. 
Second, dependence on fossil fuel for worldwide energy 
supply would cause 
environmental degradation
while using 
solar power, for example, is considered an ultimate choice 
of energy conservation. 
The combustion of fossil fuels
is the 
culprit of greenhouse gas emission and other air pollutants, 
leading to tremendous damage to the environment. Such 
suffering of the Earth could not be justified by the growing 
need of humans. By contrast, this would never be the case 
when it comes to other alternatives as mentioned above. If 
governments continue to invest in exploiting those new 
sources, there will be 
an unlimited amount of inexpensive 
energy
on the long run. 
In conclusion, I believe that the use of other potential 
energy sources to replace fossil fuel is obviously an 
important step forward.
Word count: 260 
TOPIC: 24-9-2016 
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In 
some countries, the use of alternative 
sources of energy is encouraged. 
To what extent do you think is it a positive 
or negative development? 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
The current rate of exploitation: 
Tốc độ 
khai thác hiện nay
2.
Energy scarcity: 
Khan hiếm năng lượng
3.
The future development of the human 
race: 
Sự phát triển trong tương lai của 
loài người
4.
Environmental degradation: 
Sự thoái 
hóa của môi trường
5.
The combustion of fossil fuels: 
Sự đốt 
cháy năng lượng hóa thạch
6.
An unlimited amount of inexpensive 
energy: 
Một lượng bất tận năng lượng 
rẻ

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Band 8 Sample
Answer 
It is thought that there are 
disparities in the types of job 
compatible for males or females 
owing to their 
distinct 
physical and mental strengths.
Although occupational 
suitability based on gender is justifiable to some degree, 
reality, in my opinion, has proven otherwise. 
On the one hand, it would be absurd to ignore the fact that 
jobs which require tremendous physical strength and agility 
such as mining feature male labor. Women, meanwhile, are 
assumed to be better at tasks that take great patience as 
well as skills to perform like household chores. In fact, a 
majority of men and women could not exchange their 
preferred fields of expertise, which is a strong reason for the 
distribution of 
the types of jobs among the two sexes.
On the other hand, I still believe there should not be any 
specific rules for 
occupational compatibility regarding 
gender.
A lot of men are growing more interested in taking 
responsibilities for childcare and housework which are 
typically considered feminine. Women, by contrast, are 
showing 
great versatility in various jobs, 
even those 
demanding
both brains and brawn.
Female gymnasts have 
been increasing in number; and nobody can deny that 
mental and physical perseverance are fundamental for 
gymnastics. In addition, women’s social status has been 
improved thanks to the success of world-class 
businesswomen and politicians, Hillary Clinton for example. 
This is a plain proof against the belief of 
gender-specific 
career pursuit.
In conclusion, while there is still some truth to 
the 
aforementioned disparity in job selection,
I think men and 
women are now equal in terms of such an aspect.
Word count: 263 
TOPIC: 8-10-2016 
Some people think that men and women 
have different qualities. Therefore, some 
certain jobs are suitable for men and some 
jobs are suitable for women.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
Disparities in the types of job 
compatible for males or females: 
sự 
phân biệt trong loại công việc tương 
thích với đàn ông và phụ nữ 
2.
Distinct physical and mental strengths: 
Những điểm mạnh khác biệt về thể chất 
và tinh thần 
3.
The distribution of the types of jobs 
among the two sexes: 
Sự phân bố các 
loại công việc giữa những người khác 
giới 
4.
Occupational compatibility regarding 
gender: 
Sự tương thích nghề nghiệp 
dựa trên giới tính 
5.
Great versatility in various jobs: 
Khả 
năng có thể đảm nhiệm tốt nhiều loại 
công việc 
6.
Both brains and brawn: 
Cả trí não lẫn 
thể chất 
7.
Gender-specific career pursuit: 
Sự theo 
đuổi nghề nghiệp tùy theo giới tính 
(tạm dịch…) 
8.
The aforementioned disparity in job 
selection: 
Sự phân biệt trong việc chọn 
lựa ngành nghề vừa đề cập đến ở trên 

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Band 8 Sample
Answer 
It is thought that studying at university is everyone’s right, 
and all tuition fees should be fully paid by the government. 
The former view is reasonable, however, I disagree that the 
government should take responsibility for students’ 
university education fees.
I believe every student is entitled to go to college to 
acquire 
tertiary degrees
. It is because, from my point of view, 
knowledge gained at university should be freely imparted to 
everyone. Furthermore, all students, although different in 
financial backgrounds, are 
equal in intelligence and 
scholastic capability
, hence equal opportunities to gain 
admittance to university.
However, the government are under no obligation to take 
care of university attenders’ education costs. 
Providing free 
tertiary education
might either push the government to the 
verge of bankruptcy or levy higher taxes on citizens because 
the costs for the government to maintain facilities or employ 
qualified teachers are certainly exorbitant. Additionally, 
education quality would also suffer owing to the increased 
number of students in one class, which prevents teachers 
from giving out thorough care for everyone. In fact, class 
size also 
exerts a fairly significant impact on how each 
student interacts with teachers and their peers
. If there are 
too many members in one class, they will be afraid to ask 
questions, for example, which leads to their poor 
performance at university. 
In conclusion, while I agree that it is everyone’s right to 
pursue tertiary education, it seems to me that the 
government should not fully pay for study costs. So far, 
there have been ample opportunities for scholarships or 
exemptions; and I think that is the best method to support 
students.
Word count: 268 
TOPIC: 22-10-2016 
Some people think that everyone has the 
right to have access to university 
education, and that governments should 
make it free for all students no matter 
what financial background they have.
To what extent do you agree or disagree 
with this opinion. 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
Acquire tertiary degrees: 
Lấy bằng đại 
học 
2.
Equal in intelligence and scholastic 
capability: 
Giống nhau về trí tuệ cũng 
như khả năng học vấn 
3.
Providing free tertiary education: 
Cung 
cấp giáo dục đại học miễn phí 
4.
Exerts a fairly significant impact on 
how each student interacts with 
teachers and their peers: 
Có ảnh hưởng 
khá đáng kể đến việc từng học sinh 
tương tác với nhau cũng như với thầy 
cô như thế nào. 

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Band 8 Sample
Answer 
It is often argued that life in major urban areas has become 
much of a challenge. Although there is some truth to that 
statement, I think qualities of life in cities have made it easier 
for residents in terms of educational opportunities and 
career prospects.
On the one hand, there are two principal reasons why some 
people find it difficult to live in a metropolis. First, space of 
living is becoming more and more limited in many major 
cities, such as London. Such overcrowding, which can be 
attributable to 
not only population explosion but also 
migration from the countryside
, makes it uncomfortable for 
residents in many terms, 
public transportation overload
for 
example. Second, crime rates have been accelerating for the 
past few years in urban areas; and this is a tremendous 
detriment to the life and safety of city dwellers.
On the other hand, I would side with those who suppose 
living in cities is easier than ever before. To begin with, 
access to higher quality education has been largely 
dispensed, resulting in skilled workforce. In fact, more 
institutions and schools have come into being recently, with 
teachers carefully trained and facilities greatly modernized, 
to provide students with the best education. Furthermore, 
the non-stop progress of the economy is the foundation of 
adequate employment opportunities
. Despite significant 
competitiveness in the job market, people can still 
find a 
decent profession equivalent to their qualifications and 
competence
, making their lives less stressful.
In conclusion, it seems to me that it is more comfortable to 
live in a big city owing to advanced education systems and 
more employment opportunities.
Word count: 266 
TOPIC: 5-11-2016 
Some people believe that living in big cities 
is becoming more difficult. Others believe 
that it is getting easier.
Discuss both views and give your own 
opinion. 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
Not only population explosion but also 
migration from the countryside: 
Không 
chỉ bùng nổ dân số mà còn di cư từ 
nông thôn
2.
Public transportation overload: 
Hiện 
trạng quả tải phương tiện giao thông 
công cộng
3.
Adequate employment opportunities: 
Đầy đủ cơ hội nghề nghiệp
4.
Find a decent profession equivalent to 
their qualifications and competence: 
Tìm được một ngành tốt xứng với bằng 
cấp và khả năng

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Band 8 Sample
The development of businesses has given rise to the 
growing number of advertisements that can be seen 
anywhere, on streets or in the media. In my opinion, this 
phenomenon could be both positive and negative. 
On the one hand, advertising has brought a number of 
benefits for not only consumers but also businesses. 
Certainly, advertising provides 
details about newly launched 
products
, which is important for consumers who are still 
unaware of such products. In fact, improving quality alone 
would be less effective if producers failed to 
commercialize 
their commodities
. Furthermore, companies, entrepreneurs 
for example, spend a great deal of money on 
publicity 
materials
in order to 
approach prospective customers
. This, 
in return, generates higher profit and enhances those 
companies’ competitiveness in the market. 
On the other hand, the surge in quantities of commercials 
exerts several undesirable impacts on customers. First, 
instead of being well-informed about a new line of product, 
people are 
being bombarded with all kinds of 
advertisements
. Those can be either deceptive or annoying; 
and such 
information overload
has become a nuisance to 
many people, particularly when their favorite telecasts are 
constantly interrupted by irrelevant promotions. Second, 
advertising encourages people to purchase what they do 
not really need. Images of celebrities are used in many 
extravagant commercials, especially cosmetics, to 
stimulate 
people to purchase products that are being advertised
. 
However, in reality, most of those products are of little use 
to buyers.
In conclusion, advertisements of various types have become 
prevalent in modern society; and this is, in my view, advantageous and detrimental as well.
Word count: 261 
TOPIC: 26-11-2016 
Advertisements are becoming more and 
more common in everyday life.
Is it a positive or negative development? 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
Details about newly launched 
products
: 
Thông tin chi tiết về những 
sản phẩm mới được công bố
2.
Commercialize their commodities
: 
Thương mại hóa sản phẩm
3.
Publicity materials
: 
Nghĩa là những thứ 
giúp cho một sản phẩm mới đươc người 
khác biết đến (tạm dịch)
4.
Approach prospective customers
: 
Tiếp 
cận với khách hàng tiềm năng
5.
To be bombarded with all kinds of 
advertisements:
Bị “bỏ bom” bởi đủ các 
thể loại quảng cáo
6.
Information overload
: 
Quá tải thông tin
7.
Stimulate people to purchase products 
that are being advertised
: 
Kích thích 
mọi người mua hàng hóa đang được 
quảng cáo. 

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Band 8 Sample
Answer 
Travelling abroad certainly exerts several positive influences 
on tourists as well as the host country. Although there are 
still drawbacks of international travel, I think its values are 
more significant.
On the one hand, the downsides of welcoming foreign 
visitors are varied. Regarding tourists themselves, 
travel 
expenses
in 
famous tourist destinations
, Venice for 
example, are expensive, and there are many 
complicated 
and tedious prerequisite procedures
such as visa application 
or plane ticket reservation. As for the countries that play 
host to international tourists, the rise in costs of living may 
lay much pressure on local people
and be 
a detriment to 
domestic travel
. This is because the growth in the number of 
tourists from abroad would encourage 
costs of hotel rooms 
and other services
to increase. People in the neighborhood 
and domestic visitors would suffer in comparison.
On the other hand, I suppose the benefits of international 
travel would eclipse those analyzed disadvantages. First, 
travelers can have 
numbers of fascinating experiences of 
exotic cuisine and culture
, and they get to see places they 
have not seen before. A typical example of this is when 
tourists from other countries come to Vietnam, they would 
have the opportunity to use chopsticks, enjoy traditional 
meals and go sightseeing in the countryside. Second, the 
increased number of foreign people coming to visit another 
country would evidently 
enhance tourism industries
, 
contributing greatly to the wealth of that country. If tourists 
enjoy their trips, they will recommend the destination to 
their friends or perhaps they will come back in the future.
In conclusion, it appears to me that the merits of 
international tourism are more notable than its drawbacks.
Word count: 272 
TOPIC: 3-12-2016 
International travel has many advantages 
to both travelers and the country visited.
Do you think advantages outweigh 
disadvantages? 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
Travel expenses:
Chi phí du lịch
2.
Famous tourist destinations:
Điểm đến 
du lịch nổi tiếng 
3.
Complicated and tedious prerequisite 
procedures:
Công đoạn bắt buộc nhàm 
chán và phức tạp 
4.
Lay much pressure on local people:
Đặt 
nhiều áp lực lên người dân trong vùng 
5.
A detriment to domestic travel:
Ngăn 
cản du lịch trong nước 
6.
Costs of hotel rooms and other 
services:
Giá cả của phòng khách sạn và 
những loại dịch vụ khác 
7.
Numbers of fascinating experiences of 
exotic cuisine and culture:
Nhiều trải 
nghiệm thú vị về thực phẩm và văn hóa 
xa lạ 
8.
Enhance tourism industries:
Phát triển 
ngành du lịch 

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Band 8.0 sample
Answer 
There have been arguments over the possible impacts that 
computer and electronic games might on the young. 
Although there is some truth to the belief that playing 
games on computers and other electronic devices enhances 
certain skills, I would side with those who think playing such 
games is a waste of time.
On the one hand, there are several reasons why some 
people consider video games as a tool to 
sharpen some 
important skills
.
First, many games, such as science or 
puzzle games, stimulate young players’ brains and 
sensitivity, which gives those players an opportunity to 
cultivate their creativity and problem solving skills
. Second, 
people argue that shooting games, like Counter Strike, 
require 
tremendous focus and extremely fast reflexes
to 
complete stages in those games. With reflexes and 
concentration capability improved, players can demonstrate 
more effectively daily task which specifically require those 
enhanced skills. 
On the other hand, I would argue that spending time on 
video games is a waste regardless of the possibility of skill 
development they might offer. Young people are supposed 
to study properly either at school or at home, to which 
this 
form of entertainment is a grave detriment
. Those types of 
games are fun; however, they are addictive at the same 
time. An excessive amount of time would be used for games 
if 
players are exposed to them on a frequent basis
. This, 
consequently, results in the reduction of time for study, 
which should be people’s top priority at their age. 
Furthermore, skills sharpened by computer and electronic 
games can also be acquired by a number of other 
healthy, 
educational and less time-consuming options
, such as 
reading books or participating in sport clubs.
In conclusion, it seems to me that having a few skills 
enhanced by playing video games cannot justify the fact that 
it is a waste of time. 
Word count: 
305 words 
TOPIC: 17-12-2016 
Some people think that young people can 
learn useful skills by playing electronic and 
computer games. Others argue that people 
who play electronic and computer games 
are wasting their time.
Discuss both views and give your opinion. 
Useful vocabulary: 
1.
Sharpen some important skills:
Mài 
giũa một số kĩ năng quan trọng
2.
Cultivate their creativity and problem 
solving skills: 
Phát triển sự sáng tạo 
và khả năng giải quyết vấn đề
3.
Tremendous focus and extremely fast 
reflexes: 
Sự tập trung cao độ và phản 
xạ cực nhanh
4.
This form of entertainment is a grave 
detriment: 
Loại hình giải trí này là sự 
gây hại
5.
Players are exposed to them on a 
frequent basis: 
Người chơi tiếp xúc 
với game thường xuyên 
6.
Healthy, educational and less time-
consuming options: 
Những sự lựa 
chọn lành mạnh, mang tính giáo dục 
và ít tốn thời gian hơn

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CHAPTER 7 
Essay topics to practice at home 

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1: In some cultures the old age is more valued, while in some cultures youth is more 
valued.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2: Some people believe that the government spends too much money on developing 
space exploration technology. There are many others financial needs that the 
government should address instead.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
3. Some people think children should obey the rules their parents and teachers set 
and listen to them, but others think less control will help children to deal with their 
future adult life.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
4. Some people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all 
of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and 
given special treatment.
Discuss both views and how do you think about it?
5. Many people believe that teachers should take the responsibility for the students 
to judge what is right and wrong and behave well, others feel that teachers should 
only teach academic subjects.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 
6. Some people have great ambitions in life, others don’t.
Do you think ambition is important to succeed in life?
Is it a positive or a negative quality to have?
7. Many people believe that the world’s most urgent problems can only be solved by 
international collaboration.
Do you agree or disagree?

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8. Some people believe that some unpaid community service should be a compulsory 
part of high school programmes (e.g. working in a charity, improving the relationship 
of neighbourhood or teaching sports to children)
To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
9. Some people think the best way of reducing crime is to give longer prison 
sentences. Others, however, think there are other better ways to reduce crime.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
10. University students always focus on one specialist subject, but some people think 
universities should encourage their students to study a range of subjects in addition 
to their own subject.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
11. Some people think that robots are very important to human’s future 
development. Others think that they are dangerous and have negative effects on 
society.
Discuss both opinions and give your personal view.
12. Happiness is considered very important in life.
Why is it difficult to define?
What factors are important in achieving happiness? 
13. We have entered a throw-away society and fill the environment with rubbish.
What are the causes and what are your solutions?
14. People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it.
Why do you think this happens?
How can crime be stopped?

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15. Some people say that governments should spend money on measures to save 
languages that are used by few speakers, while others believe it's a waste of financial 
resources.
Discuss both views and give your opinion?
16. The number of people who watch foreign films is much more than people who 
watch local films.
Describe the reasons and should the government provide financial support to the 
local film industries?
17. Television has had a significant influence on the culture of many societies.
To what extent do you think it has positively or negatively affected cultural 
development?
18. Most of the schools are planning to replace sports and exercise classes with more 
academic sessions.
What is your opinion on this change?
How will this change affect children’s life in your view?
19. Some people think zoos are cruel and all the zoos should be closed. However, 
some people think zoos are useful to protect the rare animals.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion?
20. Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full 
themselves, because they gain education for their own benefit and not for the 
society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
21. Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences 
on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media.

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To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
22. Some people think planning future is a waste of time and people should focus on 
the present.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
23. Some people believe that governments should make investment in building public 
libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have 
access to information via Internet.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
24. Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in protection 
of the environment, while others think that the main benefit is in the world business.
Discuss both views and give your opinion?
25. Professional workers like doctors, nurses and teachers make a greater 
contribution to society and so should be paid more than sports and entertainment 
personalities.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
26. Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. 
Other people, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence.
Discuss both of views and give your opinion.
27. Individual greed and selfishness has been the basis of the modern society. Some 
people think that we must return to the older and more traditional values of respect 
for the family and the local community in order to create a better world to live in.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? 

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28. The increase in food production owes much to fertilizers and better machinery, 
but some people think that it has a negative impact on human health and 
community. 
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
29. In today's world of advanced science and technology, we still greatly value our 
artists such as musicians, painters and writers.
What can arts tell us about life that science and technology cannot?
30. Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals today is 
increasing the gap between the poor people and the rich people, while some others 
say this has an opposite effect.
Discuss both views and give your opinion 
31. Some countries and individuals try to deal with the problem of animal extinction. 
Others think it is more important to deal with problems of human beings.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
32. Nowadays many parents are sending their kids abroad to acquire good education. 
Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of this trend.
Give your own opinion.
33. In some countries boarding schools are getting more popular.
Is it a positive or negative development?
What are the reasons behind it?
34. Sports help to a greater extent to build peace in world.
Do you agree or disagree?

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35. Nowadays, children play less with others and this has an impact on their 
development.
What are the reasons for this?
Does it have a good or a bad effect on children?
36. Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing 
companies.
To what extent do you think are consumers influenced by advertisements?
What measures can be taken to protect them.
37. There are an increasing number of anti-social behaviors in recent years; People 
generally believe that the society is to blame.
What do you think the causes are and who is responsible for this?
38. Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed 
because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer.
Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
39. Some people think it is necessary to use animals for testing medicines intended 
for human use. Others, however, think it is cruel to do that.
Discuss both of these views and give you own opinion. 
40. News media are important in modern society.
Why are they so important?
Are their influences generally positive or negative? 

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Final words 
This book is written in appreciation for the non-stop support from many IELTS 
Learners across the country and also as a thank-you gift for those who cannot afford 
IELTS offline courses for financial or geographic issues. I do hope that this small gift 
would bring great help to my students, friends and people who wish to get a high 
score in the IELTS exam.

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